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Through excercise, you speed up your metabolism, burning more calories, not only when you excercise, but for a substantial amount of time afterwards. You actually burn about 4 calories a minute even while sleeping!! Your body wants to conserve calories, saving them for a period when you may need them. By consuming your…

I agree, your body sounds if it is going into starvation mode, hanging on to those calories...increase your caloric intake, have snacks using healthy choices, and most of all, don't be discouraged!!!

I recently heard that we should get as much as 27 grams of fiber a day!!! Metamucil is a psyllium fiber that definitely helps!!! Although I have never had trouble with bowels, I take it 2x daily....a doctor told me it wouldn't hurt, but it sure helps!!! Best to you, Rick

count me in!

Taking a day off could be a good thing, just stay within your calories, and you'll be fine...Best to you, Rick

I'll just say you got your burn in today!!! Best to you always!

Take each minute as it comes, don't look to the future, just what you are doing at that moment....we are only human, we can do only so much...try not to take anything personal, accept it as it just is...easy for me to say...lol.... Best to you always, Rick

Inflammation of the muscle can sometimes put provide pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing pain. Sometimes extra stretching before and after can help alleviate this. Squats and lunges do utilize the muscles that can cause this pain. Instead of doing a full squat or lunge, how about just a partial? Build yourself up as…

I didn't mean to offend, as I HAVE been in the same situation. I was struck while bike riding, and airlifted by flight for life...The ladies reaction was one of fear, and understanding that she almost killed someone, and yours was simply a fight or flight reaction, quite understandable under the given situation. I don't…

Let me start by saying, she was entirely in the wrong. What concerns me is your reaction. How often do we harm OURSELVES with these explosive reactions? Yes, she almost committed a serious error, but was yours any better? Better to forgive, for yourself anyway....Best to you always, Rick

my prayers and blessings are for you today...Best to you always, Rick

the best advice I can give, as I have suffered these moments too, is to take one minute at a time, focus on what your are doing at that moment, ask yourself why you feel this way, but don't expect any answers right away, focus on exactly whatever tasks you may have, and it will pass...Best to you always, Rick

Thanks so much...yeah it comes on tonight, but I have to cover a volleyball game for the local paper

Not likely, I would venture to the Dr.s office, sounds more like shingles or chicken pox...Best to you...Rick

Center of the USA!!! Nebraska!!!

Instead of spread, I drizzle olive oil on the bread, the lightly coat it with garlic salt and mozzerella cheese...broil for just an minute, two at the most, DELICIOUS!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:

First, don't sweat the small stuff, it's only six pounds, could be much worse, you recognize where you are at, and can do something about it. Ask your doctor what type of exercise he'd recommend, that is the safest route to take...Best to you always, Rick

Don't think of it as a naughty day. Your body needs a day off occasionally to recuperate and recover. You really need to reprogram your thinking, instead of beating yourself up, look at what you've accomplished, where you are going, and find gratitude in the fact that you are on the right track. Extra water today might…

If you quit, you're giving up on you...I believe women have a harder time loosing weight than men, but it can be done. To me, and I'm no expert, it sounds as if your body went into "starvation mode" right off the gitgo...it sometimes happens, stick with it, it does work!!! You can have what you truly desire, just don't…

definitely, consult a physician. It may an allergy, but without proper testing it is difficult to determine. See your doctor immediately!!! A swollen tongue can affect your airway! Best to you and yours, Rick

Don't call it a "cheat day", call it what it truly was, a "treat day"! Congrats on the 6am run! Sometimes those extra carbs can help on your performance!!! Best to you always, Rick

from what I've seen, not much resistance training to it...You'd be better off getting an exercise bike or elliptical machine...both can give great workouts! Best to you always, Rick

It doesn't hurt to once in a while go over, in fact, in my case, it sometimes helps by giving my metabolism a little boost!! The key is to not make it a daily habit, enjoy life and don't sweat the small stuff!! Best to you always, Rick

Yep, alcohol dehydrates you, so you have an immediate weight loss, however, when you rehydrate, the weight often returns, and then some!!! Careful of those alcohol calories...they sneak up on you!!! Best to you always, Rick

I don't call it a CHEAT day, that has a negative connotation, I call it a TREAT day!!! it gives it a more pleasant outlook...You can do it...we all fall down, the trick is to get back up Best to you always, Rick

yes, but a pound is a pound...a pound of feathers has a much greater mass than a pound of lead.

Metamucil?? don't laugh, lot's of fiber in it...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I brush the french bread with olive oil and garlic...it's great! Best to you always, Rick

Welcome Jagodragon, yes this site works, I had struggled with weight for many years, and with the help I received here, I am down to a weight I haven't seen in over 20 YEARS!!! AS an older man, who thought he was destined to be fat (or obese) with physical limitations due to injuries as well, I can tell you it can be…

There are some geat sites for meditation as well, my day always starts, before anything else with 10 minutes of meditation. It centers me, helps me get ready for the day. Best to you always, Rick